dinner recipes

Chicken—it’s what’s for dinner! Yesterday. Tonight. And maybe tomorrow night too. And why not? It’s cheap, it’s healthy, and you could probably cook it with your eyes closed. (Not that we recommend trying that.) But don’t get stuck in a poultry rut. Instead of your same-old, same-old chicken recipe, shake things up with these 11 delicious variations. If you already have chicken in the fridge—and we bet you do—you’ll just need a few easy-to-grab ingredients (most of these recipes call for five ingredients or fewer) and some pantry staples, like salt, pepper, butter, or olive oil. Pan-Fried Chicken with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic-Mustard Glazed Chicken Skewers BBQ Chicken Legs Sticky Orange Chicken One-Skillet Chicken, Fennel, and Artichoke Fricassee Miso and Honey Butter-Roast Chicken The Best Chicken Cutlets You’ll Ever Have—With Corn Flakes! Thomas Keller’s Favorite Simple Roast Chicken Shells With Grilled Chicken and Mozzarella Chicken Breasts With Fontina and Prosciutto Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Are you having chicken for dinner tonight? Which of these recipes will you try first? read more

British supermodel Jourdan Dunn knows her way around the kitchen. Jourdan, who models bold spring looks in the March issue of Glamour, was once a mini sous-chef: “As a kid, I loved watching my mum and grandma throw together different Caribbean spices to make a family meal,” she says. It stuck: Today Dunn has her own cooking show, Well Dunn, on Jay Z's YouTube channel. Her signature? This Thai steak salad. “It’s funny; some people find it rare that a model can cook,” she says. “But for me, it’s a life skill. I think everyone should know how to cook.” Take it away, Chef. Jourdan Dunn's Thai Steak Salad Serves one 1. Make dressing: In a blender, combine 1 stalk lemongrass, a few cilantro stems, 2 garlic cloves, 1 shallot, a 2-inch piece peeled ginger, 1 tsp. sugar, 1 tbsp. fish sauce, 1 tbsp. soy sauce, 1 tbsp. sesame oil, and 1 tsp. water. Reserve half of the dressing; pour the other half over 1 sirloin steak, and let it marinate for 30 minutes. 2. Grill steak on a grill pan 2 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, for medium. Slice, against the grain, into strips. 3. Toss read more

Most nights, dinner is a one-course affair—with maybe an easy pre-supper bit of sliced ham, sopressata, or (if we're feeling especially famished) bruschetta and avocado toast. But when friends come over for a meal, it's a point of pride to put together a well-orchestrated multi-course presentation. I like to think of menus like outfits (maybe this is because I worked in fashion before working in food; also I like analogies)—you can usually get a way with a one-pot dinner (the meal equivalent of a little black dress), but once the look becomes a multi-part event (accessories, separates, maybe a hat and a matching handbag), that's when you need to call in the experts. There are a two main reasons I'm obsessed with Sunday Suppers—that Brooklyn-based food website founded by photographer and stylist Karen Mordechai. First of all: It's beyond gorgeous, and it's gorgeousness is so inspirational. It's really hard for me to use cookbooks that don't have photos—mostly because I never know if I'm doing anything correctly, but also because beautiful photos help motivate me to try recipes I wouldn't ordinarily tackle. The second, and more culinarily sound reason, I'm obsessed with Sunday Suppers is that its new eponymous book read more

Fresh, healthy, and ever so tasty. It's hard not to love a special seafood dinner, right? Fish isn't just a night-out meal; you can make simple seafood dishes at home that will please all palates (maybe even convert a few fish haters) with these easy, date-night-friendly recipes. Sicilian Shrimp With Peppers and Garlic Make this cozy meal on a crisp fall evening and you'll warm up from the spice of the peppers and garlic. You can use fresh uncooked shrimp or frozen (put in the fridge to thaw in the morning), stir in some good white wine—if you won't drink it, don't cook with it—and spicy peppers. Pair with a chunk of good bread and the rest of that good white wine. Get the recipe. Easy Weeknight Crab Cake Sammies Keep summer alive in your stomach with this super-simple recipe. Mix crab meat—you can use the fake stuff, but it's so much better with real crab—with torn hamburger buns, eggs, Old Bay, mayo, and cook in a skillet. Serve on a hamburger roll (or over salad) and top with impressive homemade lemony mayo. Get the recipe. Crispy Salmon Succotash With prep and cook time under 20 minutes, this veggie-topped crispy read more

Dinner parties are the perfect way to bring together a group of friends who are long overdue for a catch-up. We are all so busy these days that I appreciate it when a friend takes the lead and hosts a dinner. That said, most of the dinner parties I am invited to are lavish catered affairs, and I simply don't have that kind of budget. With the help of my good friend lifestyle expert Joe Loving, I planned a glamorous and elegant dinner party for my friends for under $100. Here's what we did: 1. Decoration: Set the Table With Fresh Flowers My mother, Lisa Gastineau, taught me that presentation is key. She always said that you don't have to spend fortune to be fabulous. I purchase some of my decorative items, like vases, at the dollar store. Then fill them with fresh flowers—bonus points if you can pick some from your garden or a friends garden. 2. First course: Bellinis and Bruschetta Fresh tomato bruschetta and peach Bellini cocktails are great to make the evening before your party. Bellini: In a blender, add a little water and one package of frozen peaches until nicely blended. Keep this mixture in read more

Salad for dinner is great. No, really. We found nine recipes that are tasty and energizing and have great flavors that won't make you feel sad to be eating healthy. Try these for a light (but yummy) dinner this summer. read more

Bringing steamed broccoli to a dinner party is not an option (you don't want to be that girl), but you can opt for other healthy recipes that people will actually be excited to eat. The next time you head to a potluck dinner, try one of these healthy recipes to satisfy everyone in the room. read more

Don't feel like turning on your oven when the temperature rises? We don't blame you. From small appetizers to pair with wine (for evenings in with the AC on) to refreshing dishes for alfresco dinner parties, these no-oven-required recipes are sure to cool you down this summer. read more

Alright, so if you don't have this recipe simmering in your slow cooker right now already, ignore the headline and change it to "dinner tomorrow." Because slow cooking is the key this recipe's yum-factor... read more

Forget crazy-complicated stuff. With her new book, how easy is that?, hitting stores, super-cook Ina Garten invited Glamour's staff over to taste her most delicious dishes. Just for you: an exclusive peek at these new recipes. Make them your five go-tos. read more